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Council raises concerns about $79,000 IT contract and plans RFP
Summary
Councilors questioned a $79,000 IT contract and billed hours charged by the county IT provider and asked staff to circulate a draft RFP for IT services to solicit competing bids.
Council members questioned the scope and cost of the county's IT arrangements, noting a $79,000 contract plus additional billable hours and equipment upcharges. One councilor said he drafted a request for proposals (RFP) for IT services and plans to circulate it to commissioners and colleagues.
"With this much money, I think we should be bidding without getting RFPs from different providers," the chair said, urging competition and review of the contract before renewal. Members discussed connectivity issues that had affected recent meetings and asked staff to identify what the $79,000 retainer covers and how long the contract term runs.
The council did not take a formal procurement vote but requested staff pursue an RFP and provide further details on contract scope, billed hours and any surcharges for equipment.
